Talent Acquisition Sourcing & Coordination Operations & Delivery Leader

Cummins; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Sourcing & Coordination Operations & Delivery Leader. This remote-friendly role in the United States requires travel ~10-15% and focuses on standardized sourcing, governance, and analytics to optimize global TA functions.

You will drive continuous improvement, partner with suppliers, and advance AI-driven recruitment tools while delivering actionable insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Experience leading Talent Acquisition operations and process improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or similar process improvement frameworks.
• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by standardizing sourcing and coordination processes.
• Lead continuous improvement and governance for service delivery.
• Establish metrics and standards to ensure accountability across teams.
• Optimize supplier and MSP performance through KPI management.
• Advance AI, automation, and technology adoption in recruiting operations.
• Deliver workforce insights through analytics and performance measurement.
• Build playbooks and best practices to scale and transfer knowledge.
• Champion change management and sustain improvements across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Operations excellence

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Automation & AI

Sourcing & coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Human Resources

Six Sigma certification

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Sourcing & Coordination Operations & Delivery Leader to join our Cummins Inc. team. The position will have the ability to work remotely in the United States, traveling approximately 10-15% of the time

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways

• Drive operational excellence by standardizing sourcing and coordination processes that enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability across the global Talent Acquisition function.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service delivery, reduce process variation, and support business growth objectives.
• Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics, and operational standards that ensure consistent execution and accountability.
• Optimize supplier and MSP performance through strategic partnerships, KPI management, and data-driven decision making.
• Advance AI, technology, and automation adoption to improve productivity, user experience, and recruiting operations effectiveness.
• Deliver actionable workforce and operational insights through analytics, reporting, and performance measurement that enable informed business decisions.
• Strengthen organizational capability by developing playbooks, best practices, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across teams and stakeholders.
• Champion change management efforts that successfully implement process, technology, and operating model enhancements while sustaining business outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following

• Demonstrated ability to lead Talent Acquisition operations, process excellence, analytics, or HR transformation initiatives while translating strategy into measurable business results.
• Strong expertise in change management, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational governance, with the ability to optimize processes and drive sustainable improvements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, leveraging data, performance metrics, and business insights to influence decisions and improve outcomes.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to build partnerships across global teams, suppliers, and business leaders.
• A forward-thinking and technology-focused mindset with the ability to drive innovation, automation, and scalable solutions in a complex operating environment.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• A college or university degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
• Certifications in process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma are highly desirable.
• Lead and sustain a high-performing global Sourcing & Coordination operating model focused on consistency, quality, operational efficiency, and service excellence.
• Preferred experience leveraging AI, automation, and recruiting technologies to improve sourcing, coordination, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive supplier governance through performance reviews, KPI tracking, risk mitigation strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen delivery outcomes.
• Apply data analytics, reporting, and visualization techniques to identify trends, measure performance, and provide insights that support business decisions.
• Lead capacity planning, demand forecasting, and resource optimization efforts across internal teams and external partners to align delivery with evolving business needs.
• Partner effectively with Talent Acquisition leaders, HR teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to execute priorities and accelerate results.
• Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and implementation of standards, playbooks, and best practices.
• Preferred strengths include adaptability, innovation, global perspective, relationship building, self-awareness, accountability, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, collaboration, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Preferred expertise in process improvement frameworks such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.